Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

Schooling 265

Schooling Flexibility Personalized Learning Artificial Intelligence 265

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Onе effective strategy is thе intеgration of problem-solving activitiеs into thе curriculum.

Critical Thinking 221

Critical Thinking Schooling Education Education 221

Stem Education News

MAY 6, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world, future tech education serves as a vital force. Technology in education is not just about coding and robotics; it’s about igniting minds with innovation and entrepreneurship. But how can this impact a country like India, where over 1.5 million engineers graduate annually?

Innovation 98

Innovation Education Education Robotics 98

ED Surge

JANUARY 26, 2022

Change in higher education historically has been a dynamic process involving two sectors—one consisting of mainstream institutions and the other a grab bag of diverse, nontraditional organizations, service providers and emerging models. The earliest users were students unable to attend or afford in-person classes.

Innovation 276

Innovation Education Education Learning 276

ED Surge

MAY 9, 2024

In the two decades that Jennifer Merriman has been in education, she’s seen a tendency in the field to solve problems by piling more tasks onto teachers who are already straining under the weight of their workloads. Zooming in on only teachers, they had the highest rate of burnout among all school workers at 52 percent.

Schooling 250

Schooling Research Research Physics 250

ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ecosystem Evolution We need to build an ecosystem that works best for all educators and supports learners.

EdTech 276

EdTech Education Education Government 276

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college.

Mathematics 360

Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Calculus Education 360

All About STEM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A phenomenal night at the Educate Awards! For the ninth year, we were proud to sponsor The Outstanding Commitment to STEM Award and overjoyed to announce our amazing winner – Neston High School! Neston High School is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM).

Schooling 167

Schooling STEM Education Education 167

ED Surge

JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve been a school social worker for the last 15 years, so I am acutely aware of our nation’s mounting youth mental health crisis. I know that robust mental health and social-emotional support for students are non-negotiable in education and I applaud the new programs and resources designed to address this urgent challenge for our students.

Schooling 285

Schooling Innovation Education Education 285

ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

Today, the use of this technology in education settings is underway, and states are even beginning to release guidance on how to navigate AI in schools. If we could save some of our early educators time — to spend even more time with our little ones — I think we would all benefit. A summary of the discussion follows.

Education 324

Education Education Publication Communications 324

ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2024

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. Department of Education and will last five years.

STEM 304

STEM Education Education Chemistry 304

ED Surge

APRIL 9, 2024

A VR experience created by students at The New School in New York City is designed to take viewers to an almond farm in California and illustrate the effects of pesticides on bee colonies. At first, participants wearing a VR headset can walk around the virtual stands of trees, and hear the sounds of rustling leaves and buzzing bees.

Education 304

Education Education Publication Physics 304

ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2023

Now, imagine this in a virtual school environment with everyone online. EdSurge: What problems in education is ViewSonic hoping to address with the launch of UNIVERSE ? ViewSonic's Recommended Resources: Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning? Do the dynamics change?

Teaching 332

Teaching Innovation Education Education 332

ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

Artificial Intelligence 279

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Learning 279

Robot Lab

MAY 16, 2024

Image Source: Unsplash Technological innovation is on the rise, and the world of today looks very different for most than it did ten years ago. As an educator, you’ve likely seen some changes to your day-to-day operations. You’ve also, likely, struggled to adapt and learn new systems.

Innovation 52

Innovation EdTech Education Education 52

ED Surge

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The number of students who regularly miss school in general has risen since the pandemic, but for homeless students, it’s been especially bad. Even though federal law requires states to provide public education to homeless students, delivering on this has proven troublesome. If you ask school leaders, that sets it apart.

Schooling 287

Schooling Publication Argumentation Transportation 287

Box Light

MARCH 13, 2024

How can private schools blend advanced technology with their personalized approach? Leading in innovation, private schools integrate edtech and AV solutions to optimize teaching and learning, fostering dynamic, engaging classrooms while preserving their distinctive educational ethos.

EdTech 91

EdTech Schooling Education Education 91

Box Light

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Liberty Local School District (Youngstown, OH) is redefining STEM education, even in the face of unique challenges, with nearly 70% of students on free or reduced lunch programs. These innovative solutions are bridging educational gaps, ensuring equal opportunities for all students. The district’s secret to success?

Innovation 107

Innovation STEM Schooling Equality 107

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal.

Schooling 369

Schooling Artificial Intelligence Data Science Web Development 369

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In response to this need, Intel developed a Skills for Innovation (SFI) framework that defines skillsets and mindsets for K-12 learners to successfully engage in innovative learning experiences and ultimately leverage innovation in their lives and careers.

Innovation 223

Innovation Learning Problem Solving Artificial Intelligence 223

Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. Read this blog to: Understand why it’s critical to start engineering education early.

Elementary 130

Elementary Engineering Schooling Critical Thinking 130

ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2023

Student disengagement in writing at the secondary level is a pervasive challenge school districts face nationwide. He engaged in the Advancing Secondary Writing initiative led by Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation , recognizing the importance of involving students directly in the research and development (R&D) process.

Research 257

Research Research Education Education 257

ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Artificial Intelligence 291

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Learning 291

ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. James DeVaney, associate vice provost for academic innovation and founding executive director for the center for academic innovation at the University of Michigan. Smith University.

Innovation 338

Innovation Professor Physics Architecture 338

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Schools need to tap into the same sense of wonder that led early humans to seek unifying stories to explain their place in the world — and teachers need to do more to incorporate myths, jokes and riddles into curriculum and teaching practices, from the earliest grades up through high school.

Argumentation 316

Argumentation Education Education Teaching 316

ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As education leaders continue to engage in conversations on transforming assessment and accountability for our nation, they must prioritize elevating voices excluded from past education change efforts, including voices of young learners, especially those from communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.

Schooling 252

Schooling Economics Government Achievement 252

ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

Artificial Intelligence 341

Artificial Intelligence Education Education EdTech 341

Scientix

JANUARY 31, 2024

CC-BY provided by the author Nelson Mandela said that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. Education is a key tool in promoting sustainable development and innovation. Iuliana Rădulescu is a teacher at “Abeceluș” Primary School in the Republic of Moldova and Scientix Ambassador.

Innovation 87

Innovation Teaching Education Education 87

Box Light

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Father Yermo Schools in El Paso, TX, faced the challenge of engaging their students, especially in science and technology. To address this, they strategically invested in Mimio by Boxlight educational technology, including award-winning MimioSTEM solutions, aiming to enhance 21st-century skills.

Innovation 93

Innovation Schooling Learning Technology 93

ED Surge

MAY 9, 2022

Last spring, we looked to summer with hopes that the 2021-2022 school year would be different, easier, better. Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back. In many ways it was.

Schooling 330

Schooling Learning Publication Flexibility 330

ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, schools are recognizing the importance of equipping every student with a personal device to facilitate digital learning. EdSurge: What was the device rollout planning process like for Newburg Middle School? We announced, “iPads are coming! Devices are coming!”

Education 235

Education Education Innovation Technology 235

Robot Lab

AUGUST 10, 2023

By Softbank Robotics New technologies like remote learning platforms, big data, and AI are changing the way students learn (and the way schools are managed). From early childhood, to K-12, to higher education, and beyond, new tech in schools is opening up transformational possibilities for instruction, student support, and school operations.

Technology 95

Technology Schooling Education Education 95

ED Surge

MAY 19, 2023

Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student mental health crisis , could makerspaces also present an opportunity to support students’ well-being overall?

Schooling 333

Schooling Research Research Creativity 333

ED Surge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Last year, ss homecoming and winter holidays were upon us, recent alumni came by the school to check on the place they couldn’t wait to leave six months before. This is one of my favorite phenomena of teaching high school. Whether they are just feeling nostalgic or genuinely miss me, it’s always nice seeing their faces.

Schooling 188

Schooling Publication Achievement Innovation 188

Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 21, 2024

As I have been teaching with and using these newest round of AI tools since January 2023, I've also been interviewing experts and other educators and sharing the learning here on this show. This will impact you as you help draft policies for your school or organization or even as you grapple with parenting concerns.

Artificial Intelligence 228

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Learning 228

ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. The introduction of generative AI into society shines a bright spotlight on these educators. They were born into this technology. We weren’t.

Schooling 246

Schooling Computer Science Critical Thinking EdTech 246

Stem Education News

APRIL 22, 2024

In the fast-evolving educational landscape of India, integrating STEM education has become essential. Whether Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), or other educational institutions, technology in education is a must.

Robotics 52

Robotics Schooling STEM Education 52